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BC04 VKG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,466 mi
Last recorded136,466 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 VKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 136,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 132,116 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 125,046 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

under trays fitted.

Pass 12 Oct 2019 118,371 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2018 112,085 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Fail 6 Oct 2018 112,085 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 16 Oct 2017 109,227 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

engine management light stays on.

under trays fitted.

Pass 13 Oct 2016 105,528 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 105,528 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 101,530 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 101,530 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 97,366 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o\s\r tyre has a cut on wall

Pass 1 Aug 2013 94,093 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 89,218 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 89,218 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 82,727 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 73,405 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 73,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 61,682 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 61,681 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 49,361 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2007 37,952 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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BC04 VKG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC04 VKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BC04 VKG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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